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Why it is better to win ugly than lose beautifully

Germany's Philipp Lahm (L) vies with Ghana's Jordan Ayew during their Group G match Saturday. [PHOTO/AFP]

Yet again, Ghana's national football team, The Black Stars, epitomised Africa’s lack of winning mentality.

They had dozens of chances to bury the tie, but thought it wise to squander opportunities that came in their dozens.

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